In-flight Wi-Fi is wonderful. The price to use it on the other hand, not so great. There are a few methods to get free access, but these two are relatively simple. The first requires only an iPhone. The second requires either a VPS or server you control. They both result in free, unlimited access for the whole flight.

If you need to get some work done on your next flight, or hate being crammed next to other passengers, having an empty seat next to you is great. Here’s how you can nab the perfect seat right at the gate.

Most of us don’t choose the airline we fly so much as we choose the most convenient and affordable flight, but if you’ve ever wondered what your odds are of flying comfortably on JetBlue, United, Southwest, or heaven forbid, Spirit, are, this legroom GIF shows you at a glance.

The unassuming story of the greatest—and ongoing—war in animal history, your next desktop wallpaper, courtesy of NASA, an airline that wants you to join the mile-high club, and much more in this week’s Lifehacker Brain Buffet.

Airlines are trying all sorts of things to win back your loyalty, from free snacks to simpler perks, like free in-flight entertainment. American Airlines is the newest carrier to do so, adding free movies and streaming on-demand on most of its flights.

Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation gave the go-ahead to resume passenger flights from the U.S. to Cuba. This week, they proposed to award eight airlines service to Havana: American, Delta, United, Southwest, Spirit, Alaska, Frontier, and JetBlue.

Most deal-hunting travelers have Google’s ITA Matrix in their arsenal. The only problem is, you can’t book flights directly through Matrix. You just get the info, then search and book the flights yourself. Book With Matrix makes it dead simple to do this, though. Just copy and paste.

A big move with a pet can be tough, and most experts recommend you avoid flying with them if at all possible. If there’s no way around it, though, you want to be prepared, and that means knowing how much the flight will cost. Here’s how much the major U.S. airlines charge for flying with a pet.

Summer airport traffic will be especially hellacious this year, and some airports will be worse than others. While long lines mostly depend on TSA staffing, you should at least be aware of the airports where flight delays are already bad.

Airlines are notorious for their fees, and the phone reservation fee is one of the most hated. Some airlines actually charge customers more when they book flights over the phone or at the airport, rather than online. Delta has decided to nix that fee.

With a dose of good timing and a fair amount of flexibility, you can find some decent prices on flights. And with a little more flexibility and fortunate timing, you can score even better “error fares.”

Wichita State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University conduct a study on the major US airlines’ performance every year. The results for this year are in, and you might be surprised by the ranking.

Ticket price and fees are likely the first thing you think about when picking an airline, but there are a lot of other key factors, like flight delay records, luggage mishaps, and consumer complaints. See how the airlines you’re considering measure up with the US Department of Transportation’s monthly air travel…